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From Gilded to Grounded: A Standing Jewelry Armoire's Dark Moody Transformation

Sometimes, a "bright and airy" makeover just doesn’t fit the vibe. I found this standing jewelry armoire after it had already been given a white and gold facelift by someone else, but it felt a bit too "glam" for many people. I knew it had the potential to be something much more sophisticated, mysterious, and—of course— moody . In this tutorial, I’m taking you through the process of retaining some of the previous DIY and layering on a deep, velvety dark green finish. We’ll be leaning into those shadows, highlighting the unique curved silhouette. Whether you're looking to tone down a piece that's "too bright" or you're ready to embrace the dark academia aesthetic, here is how I turned a high-contrast piece into a seamless, moody masterpiece.
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Super Fast Second Makeover

A few years back my daughter bid on an item I had as a charity auction. It was a yellow with dark wax paper towel holder. In the years that have passed it seen lots of kitchen action and was now oil stained and in need of a second makeover. This is what I love about the power of paint, it is easy to update and refresh.


This is our next victim, I mean project. See the oil splatters? 
Originally it was just boring blond wood before the rustic yellow update.

First step was to spray it with Dixie Belle white lightening cleaner in a spray bottle then wipe with clean water. I also gave it a light sanding with a to be sure the oil was gone and the surface was smooth and accepting of paint.


With a frosty glass of homemade kombucha, my iPad and Netflix and my Dixie Belle silk paint in deep sea I was ready to give it a fresh new look.


Here is 2 coat of the classic navy all in one paint applied with a Dixie Belle chip brush.


Two coats were all it needed and being an all in one paint there are no other steps required. Super easy update!



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  1. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloJuly 20, 2021 11:45 AM

    Sometimes you just need a quick win when it comes to DIY to enjoy. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty

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